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The Riigikogu is the parliament of Estonia. Its 101 members are elected at general elections for a term of four years. The Riigikogu passes laws and resolutions, exercises parliamentary supervision and ratifies international agreements.

The Riigikogu has 11 standing commitees and 6 select committees. Commitees of investigation and study committees are formed to investigate issues of public interest or problems of significant imprtance.

4. Interpellation concerning the inclusion of Narva border point in the list of border points meant for the trade in the European Union with non-contracting parties, submitted on April 19, 2004, by Members of the Riigikogu Mihhail Stalnuhhin, Juri ?ehovtsov, Vladimir Velman, Eldar Efendijev, Kaarel Pürg and Nelli Privalova Reply by Minister of Agriculture Ester Tuiksoo

Tuesday, 18 May

1. Bill on Amendments to the Alcohol Act and State Fees Act (328 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Resumption of second reading Report by member of the Economic Affairs Committee Ivari Padar

2. Bill on Amendments to the European Parliament Election Act and Members of the Riigikogu Salary, Pension and Other Social Guarantees Act (347 SE), initiated by the European Union Affairs Committee Second reading Report by member of the Constitutional Committee Väino Linde

3. Bill on Amendments to the Peace-Time National Defence Act (341 SE), initiated by the National Defence Committee Second reading Report by Deputy Chairman of the National Defence Committee Trivimi Velliste

4. Promotion of Local Government Merger Bill (359 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic First reading Report by Minister of Regional Affairs Jaan Õunapuu Report by member of the Constitutional Committee Koit Prants

5. Bill on Amendments to the Election Acts (343 SE), initiated by the Isamaaliit Faction First reading Report by representative of the Isamaaliit Faction Report by member of the Constitutional Committee Evelyn Sepp

Wednesday, 19 May

1. Code of Criminal Procedure Implementation Bill (295 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Third reading

2. Bill on Amendments to the Telecommunications Act and Security Authorities Act (219 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Third reading

3. Bill on Amendments to the Maritime Safety Act (271 SE), initiated by Members of the Riigikogu Tiit Mae, Vello Tafenau, Jüri Saar, Jaanus Rahumägi and Märt Rask Third reading

4. Bill on the Ratification of the Convention between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the Russian Federation for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and the Protocol thereto (319 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Second reading Report by member of the Economic Affairs Committee Arnold Kimber

5. Bill on the Ratification of the Convention between the Republic of Estonia and the Portuguese Republic for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and the Protocol thereto (320 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Second reading Report by member of the Economic Affairs Committee Arnold Kimber

6. Bill on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the Republic of Croatia for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income (321 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Second reading Report by member of the Economic Affairs Committee Arnold Kimber

7. Bill on the Ratification of the Convention between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Hungary for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital and the Protocol thereto (322 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Second reading Report by member of the Economic Affairs Committee Arnold Kimber

8. Bill on the Ratification of the Convention between the Republic of Estonia and the Swiss Federal Council for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital and the Protocol thereto (331 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Second reading Report by member of the Economic Affairs Committee Arnold Kimber

9. Bill on Amendments to the Health Insurance Act and the Defence Forces Service Act (230 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Resumption of second reading Report by member of the National Defence Committee Tarmo Leinatamm

10. Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act and Taxation Act (356 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Second reading Report by Chairman of the Finance Committee Andres Lipstok

11. Bill on Amendments to Act on the Procedure for the Return of Cultural Objects Unlawfully Removed from a Member State of the European Union (334 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Second reading Report by member of the Cultural Affairs Committee Elle Kull

12. Postal Bill (281 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Second reading Report by member of the Economic Affairs Committee Peep Aru

13. Housing Associations Bill (287 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Second reading Report by member of the Legal Affairs Committee Aivar Õun

14. Bill on the Ratification of the Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Criminal Court (332 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic First reading Report by Minister of Foreign Affairs Kristiina Ojuland Report by member of the Legal Affairs Committee Vladimir Velman 15. Bill on Amendments to the Chemicals Act, State Fees Act and Fertilizers Act (370 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic First reading Report by Minister of Social Affairs Marko Pomerants Report by Chairman of the Environment Committee Jürgen Ligi

16. Tobacco Bill (350 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic First reading Report by Minister of Social Affairs Marko Pomerants Report by member of the Social Affairs Committee Urmo Kööbi

17. Bill on Amendments to the Dwelling Act (313 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic First reading Report by Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications Meelis Atonen Report by Deputy Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee Sven Sester

18. Bill on Amendments to the Telecommunications Act (338 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic First reading Report by Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications Meelis Atonen Report by Deputy Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee Sven Sester

19. Bill on Amendments to the Competition Act (355 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic First reading Report by Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications Meelis Atonen Report by Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee Mart Opmann

Thursday, 20 May

The sitting begins at 10 a.m.

On Monday, May 17, after replies to interpellations on the agenda, the microphone is open to unscheduled statements until no further requests for statements are made.

The Question Time takes place on Wednesday, May 19 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.